The Acquisition Manager builds and manages the pipeline of manuscripts and projects. This role focuses on author engagement, proposal evaluation, and market intelligence, ensuring every acquisition aligns with curriculum standards and the publisher’s long-term roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout and engage potential authors, subject matter experts, and institutions
• Present publishing opportunities and nurture long-term author relationships
• Review manuscripts and proposals for curriculum fit, market relevance, and feasibility
• Support author onboarding and coordinate with the internal team for continuing author training
• Prepare acquisition briefs and recommendations for Project Committee’s review
• Conduct preliminary negotiations on scope, timelines, and expectations
• Track proposal status and maintain author database
• Provide acquisition forecasts to support 3- and 5-year publishing plans
• Monitor curriculum changes, competitor titles, and educational trends
• Recommend acquisition priorities to strengthen the portfolio
• Coordinate with Publishing Manager and internal teams to align acquisitions with production schedules and ensure smooth manuscript submissions